History of the brands

The true story of Repco watches

Repco

Founded by Pierre Nicolet, this Tramelan factory has remained faithful to mechanical watches and has not withstood the "quartz crisis".

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History of the brands

The true story of Sultana watches

Sultana

For many years, Compagnie des montres Sultana was managed by the Schwarz family of La Chaux-de-Fonds. In 1973 the company merged with Le Phare SA, also owned by members of the Schwarz family.

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History of the brands

The true story of The Rode Watch Co, Fabrique Avia

Rode Watch

This American-Swiss manufacturer from the very early 20th century produced high quality watches, and created the Avia brand, taken over much later by Degoumois & Cie.

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History of the brands

The true story of Sélection watches

Sélection

Sélection watches originate from the C. Meyer-Graber, founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1899.

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History of the brands

The true story of Zodiac

Zodiac

Zodiac Watch Co. is one of those Swiss watchmaking companies that have changed hands several times and whose history is difficult to trace. Zodiac still exists, but the history available on the company's current website is rather fanciful.

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